Postdoctoral Research Associate in Contagion Science

22 hours ago

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
About the Role

The Biocomplexity Institute at the University of Virginia is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Contagion Science Program. This prestigious research initiative is funded by the University of Virginia through its Prominence-to-Preeminence STEM Targeted Initiatives Fund. As a member of the Contagion Science team, you will have the opportunity to explore the application of computing and data sciences at the interfaces of computational modeling, public health, and medicine, as well as social sciences.

Responsibilities and Duties

The successful candidate will contribute to the creation and promulgation of a research roadmap that leverages new and existing theoretical frameworks, engineering techniques, and data science tools. This will involve participating in unique learning and professional development experiences, leading the organization of workshops and other program-relevant meetings, and supporting the collaboration of existing and potential program partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social/behavioral science, epidemiology/biology, or a related field, with an emphasis on computational modeling, mathematical analysis, or programming fluency in a general-purpose programming language.

Requirements
  • PhD in a relevant field (e.g., social/behavioral science, epidemiology/biology, computer science/math/statistics/physics/data science)
  • Programming fluency in a general-purpose programming language (e.g., Python, Julia, R, C)
  • Experience working with diverse types of data sets
  • Strong programming and data analytical skills
  • Proven simulation/modeling/analysis experience
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with large-scale networked complex systems
  • Strong research interests in use cases such as epidemics and pandemics, social epidemiology, diffusion/containment of behaviors/information in large networks, public health policy, modeling and simulations, and/or interdisciplinary science
Benefits

The University of Virginia offers a competitive benefits package, including time off, parental leave and care, pay, recognition, health, wellness, career development, and retirement benefits. The position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application through the University job board, Careers at UVA, and search for R0060453. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs' or through their 'Jobs Hub'. Applicants must complete an application online with the following documents:

  • Cover letter
  • CV
  • Research statement
  • Writing sample

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled. This is an Exempt-level benefitted position, and the appointment is contingent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.

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